STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR KANSAS CITIES
The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Kansas cities, current through the 2023 Session.
General Provisions
Change of classification.
City boundaries.
K.S.A. 12-517 et seq.
Corporate powers generally.
K.S.A. 12-101
Elections.
Ks. Const. Art. 4 and K.S.A. 25-2101 et seq.
Eminent domain.
K.S.A. 26-201 et seq.
Employment of city prisoners.
K.S.A. 22-4603
Home rule powers.
Ks. Const. Art. 12, § 5
Initiative and referendum ordinances.
K.S.A. 12-3013
Limitation of actions.
K.S.A. 60-521
Ordinance compilation, revision and codification.
K.S.A. 12-3014 et seq.
Ordinance enactment and form.
K.S.A. 12-3001 et seq., 12-3301 et seq.
Poll hours.
Wards and precincts.
K.S.A. 14-103, 14-207, 80-1404
Administration and Personnel
Administration in commission-manager plan cities.
K.S.A. 12-1039 et seq.
Art museum board.
K.S.A. 13-460 et seq.
City council meetings—First class cities.
K.S.A. 13-1410
City elections.
K.S.A. 25-2101 et seq.
City manager.
K.S.A. 12-1040
Commission form of government for second class cities.
K.S.A. 14-1101 et seq.
Commission form of government for third class cities.
K.S.A. 15-1201 et seq.
Community building districts.
K.S.A. 15-11b01 et seq.
Elective officers of second class cities.
K.S.A. 14-201 et seq.
Employee retirement systems.
K.S.A. 12-5001 et seq., 13-14a01 et seq., 14-10a01 et seq.
Filling of vacancies in offices of mayor or councilman in first class cities.
K.S.A. 13-513
Historical collection and museums.
K.S.A. 12-1658 et seq., 12-1681 et seq.
Kansas League of Municipalities.
K.S.A. 12-1610c et seq.
Libraries.
K.S.A. 12-1215 et seq.
Mayors in second class cities.
K.S.A. 14-301 et seq.
Mayors in third class cities.
K.S.A. 15-301 et seq.
Modified mayor-council form of government.
K.S.A. 12-10a01 et seq.
Municipal courts.
K.S.A. 12-1109, 12-4101 et seq.
Municipal energy agencies.
K.S.A. 12-885 et seq.
Oaths and bonds.
K.S.A. 25-2120, 14-205, 15-1404; 15-11b08, 54-106
Officers of third class cities.
K.S.A. 15-201 et seq.
Other officers in first class cities.
K.S.A. 13-502 et seq.
Parks commission.
K.S.A. 14-537 et seq.
Planning commission.
K.S.A. 12-744 et seq.
Public employer-employee relations.
K.S.A. 75-4321 et seq.
Records.
K.S.A. 12-120 et seq.
Social security.
K.S.A. 40-2301 et seq.
Tourism.
K.S.A. 12-1692 et seq.
Treasurer.
Revenue and Finance
Cash basis law.
K.S.A. 10-1101 et seq.
City investments.
K.S.A. 12-1675 et seq.
Cost of work recovery.
K.S.A. 12-1673 et seq.
Gross earnings tax.
K.S.A. 12-1,101 et seq.
No-fund warrants.
K.S.A. 79-2938 et seq.
Parks tax.
K.S.A. 14-538
Payment of claims.
K.S.A. 12-105b
Petty cash funds.
K.S.A. 12-171
Purchasing special equipment.
K.S.A. 12-110a et seq.
Revenue generally.
K.S.A. 12-137 et seq.
Sales tax.
K.S.A. 12-187 et seq.
Special improvement funds.
K.S.A. 12-6a13 et seq.
Temporary notes for improvements.
K.S.A. 10-123
Transient guest tax.
K.S.A. 12-1692 et seq.
Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
Alcoholic beverages.
K.S.A. 41-101 et seq.
Auctions.
K.S.A. 58-1014 et seq.
Cereal malt beverages.
K.S.A. 41-2701 et seq.
Contractors—Licensing and examination.
K.S.A. 12-1503 et seq.
Farm products.
K.S.A. 12-1617
Franchises.
K.S.A. 12-2001 et seq.
Kansas professional regulated sports act.
K.S.A. 74-50,181 et seq.
Motor carriers.
K.S.A. 66-1302 et seq.
Pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers.
K.S.A. 16-706 et seq.
Peddlers and vendors.
K.S.A. 12-1617
Sales of liquor by the drink.
K.S.A. 41-2601 et seq.
Trading stamps.
K.S.A. 21-2801 et seq.
Animals
Liability of owner of dog for damage to sheep, cattle or hogs.
K.S.A. 47-645 et seq.
Pet animals.
K.S.A. 47-1701 et seq.
Stray animals.
K.S.A. 47-229 et seq.
Health and Safety
Dairy products.
K.S.A. 65-771 et seq.
Fire protection.
K.S.A. Ch. 31
Fireworks.
K.S.A. 31-501 et seq.
Homes for aged.
K.S.A. 12-4901 et seq.
Noxious weeds.
K.S.A. 2-1314 et seq., 12-1617f
Nuisances.
K.S.A. 12-1617e, 12-1617g, 13-1417
Refuse collection and disposal.
K.S.A. 12-2101 et seq.
Solid and hazardous waste.
K.S.A. 65-3401 et seq.
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Carrying concealed handgun in municipal buildings.
K.S.A. 75-7c20
Cereal malt beverages.
K.S.A. 41-2701 et seq.
Criminal procedure.
K.S.A. Ch. 22
Gambling.
K.S.A. 21-922, 21-6404 et seq.
Offenses against government and public officers.
K.S.A. 21-5901 et seq.
Offenses against persons.
K.S.A. 21-5401 et seq.
Offenses against property.
K.S.A. 21-5801 et seq.
Offenses against public morals.
K.S.A. 21-6401 et seq.
Offenses against public peace.
K.S.A. 21-6201 et seq.
Prostitution.
K.S.A. 21-6419 et seq.
Weapons.
K.S.A. 21-6301 et seq.
Vehicles and Traffic
Arrest and citation procedures.
K.S.A. 8-2101 et seq.
Bicycles and play vehicles.
Drunk driving.
K.S.A. 8-1001 et seq.
Local regulation of stopping, standing and parking.
K.S.A. 8-2002(a)(1)
Local traffic-control devices.
K.S.A. 8-2005
Main trafficways.
K.S.A. 12-685 et seq.
Municipal regulatory powers.
K.S.A. 8-2001 et seq.
Railroad crossings.
Speed limits.
K.S.A. 8-1557 et seq.
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property
Cemeteries.
K.S.A. 12-1401 et seq., 14-1007 et seq., 14-1047 et seq., 15-1001 et seq.
General improvement and assessment law.
K.S.A. 12-6a01 et seq.
Maintenance and repair of streets and alleys.
K.S.A. 68-2101 et seq.
Opening and closing of streets.
K.S.A. 14-423 et seq.
Parking stations.
K.S.A. 12-2201 et seq.
Parks and public squares.
K.S.A. 12-1301 et seq.
Public improvements.
K.S.A. 12-601 et seq., 13-1008d et seq.
Public recreation and playgrounds.
K.S.A. 12-1922 et seq.
Sidewalks.
K.S.A. 12-1801 et seq.; 13-1008d et seq.
Trees.
K.S.A. 12-3201 et seq.
Vacating streets.
K.S.A. 12-504 et seq., 58-2613 et seq., 14-423 et seq.
Public Services
Combined waterworks and sewage disposal system.
K.S.A. 12-856 et seq.
Deposits for utility service.
K.S.A. 12-822
Public transportation.
K.S.A. 12-2801 et seq.
Public utilities.
K.S.A. 12-801 et seq., 13-1209 et seq.
Refuse collection and disposal.
K.S.A. 12-2101 et seq.
Sewers.
K.S.A. 12-617 et seq., 12-3101 et seq., 12-3710 et seq.,
Utility rates.
K.S.A. 10-1208
Water system.
K.S.A. 12-694 et seq., 12-2701 et seq., 14-701a et seq.
Buildings and Construction
Asbestos control.
K.S.A. 12-5401
Dangerous buildings.
K.S.A. 12-1750 et seq.
Incorporation and adoption by reference.
K.S.A. 12-3009 et seq., 12-3301 et seq.
Local residential housing finance.
K.S.A. 12-5219 et seq.
Moving buildings.
K.S.A. 17-1914 et seq.
Plumbing regulations.
K.S.A. 12-1503 et seq.
Subdivisions
Subdivision regulations.
K.S.A. 12-749 et seq.
Zoning
Authority for municipal zoning regulations.
K.S.A. 12-755
Floodplain regulation.
K.S.A. 12-766 et seq.
Group homes.
K.S.A. 12-736
Neighborhood Revitalization Act.
K.S.A. 12-17,114 et seq.
Zoning and planning.